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Microcontroller vs Processor - What's the difference?

microcontroller | processor |

As nouns the difference between microcontroller and processor

is that microcontroller is a microcomputer on a single chip, used to control some device such as an automobile engine or a toy while processor is a person who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc).

microcontroller

English

(wikipedia microcontroller)

Alternative forms

* * (l) * (l)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A microcomputer on a single chip, used to control some device such as an automobile engine or a toy.

    • See also

    * microprocessor * microbot

    processor

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc.).
    • He is a loan processor with a bank.
  • A device which processes, which changes something. (rfex)
  • A microprocessor.
    • This computer has two processors , but only one keyboard.

    Synonyms

    * (microprocessor) central processing unit, CPU

    Derived terms

    * food processor * microprocessor * word processor

    Related terms

    * procedure * processus